Thu. 11/12 – The Google Photos Free-For-All Is Over

Why Google sunsetting the free version of its Photos service has so many people riled up. Apple’s TestFlight update should make beta testing apps easier. Amazon’s Alexa Care Hub should make caring for elderly relatives easier. A “bank on rails” is an interesting raise. And is the HomePod mini worth buying?

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Links:

• Google Photos will end its free unlimited storage on June 1st, 2021 (The Verge)
• Google warns Google Drive users: Use it, or lose your files (Mashable)
• Google Photos Just Made the Case for Breaking Up Big Tech (OneZero)
• Apple updates TestFlight beta testing app with support for automatic updates (9to5Mac)
• Amazon Alexa Care Hub update will make it easier to help aging family members (CNBC)
• Railsbank, the Banking-as-a-Service, raises $37M in growth funding (TechCrunch)
• APPLE HOMEPOD MINI REVIEW: PLAYING SMALL BALL (The Verge)

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